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Written by: E. George
Published April 3, 2024 @ 9:30 PM ET
Warning: The following story contains information regarding physical violence against/neglect of children.
WAYNE COUNTY, Ga. – A 32-year-old Jesup woman faces three felony counts of second-degree child cruelty after Wayne County Sheriff’s deputies responded to her residence on March 15, 2024, because she was locked out. The caller told the deputies they would find methamphetamine at the home; however, they failed to locate any.
While searching for the meth, they observed deplorable conditions inside the residence, which housed three juveniles. The deputies observed human and animal feces and urine covering the floor and feces smeared on the walls of a child’s room.
The toilet was unusable and filled with urine and feces. The refrigerator contained rotten food and roaches, and roaches were running all over the home.
One of the juveniles told the deputies they had not eaten lunch or dinner that day.
Records revealed that deputies had responded to the residence numerous times in the past regarding complaints and allegations of inappropriate conduct in the presence of children. There were also instances of alleged threats and domestic violence.
Out of concern for the wellbeing of the children, the deputies notified DFCS of the situation and arrested Brittany Herrman. This case is pending in court.
Officer’s Narrative:
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Deputies responded to a report of a subject being locked out of her residence. When deputies arrived they were able to gain entry into the home. They were advised by the caller that there was meth in the residence. Deputies looked for the meth but were unable to find any.
While looking for the meth, the home was found to be filthy with feces and urine all over clothing piled in the floor. There was also animal and human feces in the floor as well as smeared on the walls in one of the rooms that the children stayed in. The toilet was unusable and was full of urine and feces. There was rotten food and roaches in the refrigerator and roaches running all over the home. One of the children also told the deputies that none of them had eaten any lunch or dinner that day.
There were numerous complaints at the address in which deputies had previously responded which involved allegations of inappropriate conduct in the presence of the children as well as instances of alleged threats and domestic violence.
Out of concern for the well-being of the children, the Department of Family and Children Services was notified. Warrants will be secured against the mother of the children for the negligence her children were subjected to.
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